Xero announces partnership with New Zealand Rugby
Global small business platform Xero has entered a multi‑year agreement with New Zealand Rugby, supporting the All Blacks and Black Ferns.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
First Table appoints Payper as PR agency for Australia and New Zealand
Restaurant booking app First Table has appointed Payper as its PR agency across Australia and New Zealand.
Go Media expands national transit footprint with Environment Canterbury Metro win
Go Media has partnered with Metro to take over advertising management across the public transport network in Christchurch and Timaru.
Sky Sport confirms live and exclusive coverage of A-League Men Grand Final
Sky Sport will deliver exclusive, comprehensive live coverage of the Men’s A-League Grand Final on Saturday, May 23.
Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund 2026 opens
The Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund returns in 2026, offering freelance journalists financial and editorial support.
Hemisphere expands footprint to Tauranga
Independent agency Hemisphere has expanded into the Bay of Plenty as Craig Adolph rejoins the team as head of digital.
PHD Aotearoa’s Amanda Palenski recognised on Campaign 50 over Fifty list
PHD Aotearoa’s Amanda Palenski has been named on Campaign’s 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, recognising her outstanding leadership.
NZME survey finds Kiwi travel intent at decade high
NZME’s latest TellME Travel Survey shows Kiwi travel intent is at its highest in over a decade, with travel ad spend rising in response.
Freeview to introduce free-to-air streaming TV
Freeview is launching Freeview NextGen, a new service expanding access to popular New Zealand TV…
Around the World: FIFA chases Super Bowl magic
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, FIFA is giving the World Cup final its first-ever halftime show.
Ready Gamer Mum launches on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+
The show pits the best young gamers against each other. The catch? Only their mums can touch the controller.
Pead opens standalone creative agency All Eyes
Pead is opening a standalone creative agency, All Eyes, designed specifically for how brands need to earn attention.
Netflix to launch ad-supported plan in Aotearoa
Netflix has announced the launch of an ad-supported plan in Aotearoa. The new plan will be available in New Zealand in 2027.
TVNZ brings the America’s Cup home to Kiwi audiences
TVNZ will bring the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to Kiwi audiences live and free across its platforms.
Hayu expands its content in New Zealand
Hayu, the direct-to-consumer subscription video-on-demand service from NBCUniversal, has expanded content offering in New Zealand.
Premium new entertainment lands on Neon and Sky
Neon has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and new campaign, marking a new chapter for the local streaming service.
Board changes at the Comms Council
The Comms Council has elected Colenso BBDO CEO Angela Watson as president of the Comms Council Board, effective immediately.
Thompson Spencer appointed as creative partner for Honda NZ
Honda New Zealand has appointed Thompson Spencer as its creative partner to support brand and retail activity.
Dentsu simplifies business model in Australia and Aotearoa
Dentsu has simplified its go-to-market structure in Australia and New Zealand by reshaping its customer experience management practice.
One Plus One and Heritage Lifecare enter strategic partnership
Aged care provider Heritage Lifecare has entered into a strategic partnership with One Plus One Communications.
The Spinoff issues plea for 5000 new members
The Spinoff is asking its audience and the wider public to back its push for 5,000 new members by the end of the year.
Shout strengthens leadership team with new chief commercial officer
Shout Media is strengthening its leadership team with the appointment of Josh Turney as chief commercial officer to drive digital growth.
NZME legal team takes top honours at national awards
NZME’s legal team has been named Small In-House Team of the Year at the 2026 In-House Legal Association NZ Awards.
MPA and PrintNZ call for investigation into postal prices
The MPA and PrintNZ have requested that the Commerce Commission conduct a market study into postal services pricing.
NZME recognised at international media awards
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has been recognised at the International News Media Association Global Media Awards.
Rise & Shine launch Fujifilm’s House of Photography in Auckland
Independent agency Rise & Shine has been appointed to launch Fujifilm New Zealand’s global experiential retail concept in Auckland.
IAB Video Summit brings the crowds
It was standing room only at IAB New Zealand’s Video Summit on May 7 as people gathered to hear from international and local experts.
Future Demand: James Hurman’s new playbook for marketers
From a dark art to a hugely measurable enterprise and yet marketing still seems hit and miss. James Hurman’s new book delves into why.
MBM appointed media agency partner for ANZ NZ
ANZ New Zealand has selected MBM, part of the Publicis Group, as its new media agency partner in New Zealand.
New WARC report explores emerging trends in measurement
AI-powered measurement enables faster, more responsive decisions but poses transparency and control risks, says WARC in its new report.
Quantum Jump CEO Ben Goodale recognised in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s 50 over 50 list
Quantum Jump’s founder and CEO Ben Goodale is one of three New Zealand leaders recognised in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s 50 over 50 list.
Omnicom Oceania and MiniMBA partnership represents long-term investment
Omnicom Oceania has announced a multi-year partnership with the MiniMBA in Marketing, rolling the program out across its leadership teams.
The Edge targets digital overwhelm with new campaign ‘Take the edge off’
New Zealand radio station The Edge is pivoting its strategy to address a growing cultural epidemic: digital overwhelm.
ABE’S Bagels acquired following record year
ABE’S Bagels has been acquired by George Weston Foods NZ Limited (GWF), the company behind Tip Top Bakery, Golden and Big Ben.
MoleMap appoints Bread Agency as social media agency partner
MoleMap, digital skin checks and mole-mapping services provider, has appointed Bread Agency as its social media agency partner.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 a ‘Runway’ success for cinemas and brands
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has become an instant hit at the box office in Aotearoa, 20 years after the release of the first film.